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Old 13 May 2014, 18:36
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Unhappy RIP CSM Marty "Gunny" Barreras
Awesome Ranger and a great leader. Prior Marine, came to 2/75in 1988. Team leader in 1st Plt, B Co for JC. Gut shot in A'stan a couple days ago and was stable, expected to make a good recovery. Died at BAMC this morning. RIP CSM "Gunny".

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Old 13 May 2014, 18:42
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CSM Barreras in 92, on the left.

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CSM Barreras' grad pic from USASMA.
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Old 13 May 2014, 18:49
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Can't log onto FB (or won't) from this location -- was he killed by friendly fire, Astan asshat turned rogue, or was he on an assault? If the latter -- a CSM on an assault -- wow.

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Old 13 May 2014, 18:51
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Old 16 May 2014, 11:38
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[QUOTE=SOTB;1058392010]Can't log onto FB (or won't) from this location -- was he killed by friendly fire, Astan asshat turned rogue, or was he on an assault?QUOTE]

Here is the official DoD News Release: http://www.defense.gov/Releases/Release.aspx?ReleaseID=16704

"The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Command Sgt. Maj. Martin R Barreras, 49, of Tucson, Arizona, died May 13, in San Antonio Military Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, from wounds suffered on May 6, in Harat Province, Afghanistan, when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, Texas."
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Old 13 May 2014, 18:55
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A, don't have a lot of details, other than he was leading his men from the front. But agreed, if during an assault, wow! Not friendly fire, and no green on blue as far as I know.
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Old 13 May 2014, 19:31
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No matter how he died... He was Ranger!
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Old 13 May 2014, 20:38
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And A Marine! RIP, CSM!
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Old 13 May 2014, 21:09
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RIP. I'm at a Ranger buddies house who 1SG Bareras took under his wing as a private.
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CSM Barreras was my squad leader in B/2/75. He set and maintained the standard every day.

Rest easy, see you at the ORP.
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Old 13 May 2014, 21:46
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Thank you for your service, and sacrifice from a grateful nation, Ranger!
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Old 14 May 2014, 00:35
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Rest In Peace CSM!
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Old 14 May 2014, 00:49
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Old 14 May 2014, 01:44
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Fair Winds and Following Seas. RIP CSM/Gunny. Semper Fi.
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Old 14 May 2014, 06:09
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Old 14 May 2014, 07:21
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Old 14 May 2014, 07:29
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Old 14 May 2014, 08:17
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Rest In Peace, CSM Barreras and thank you for your service!

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Old 14 May 2014, 08:50
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Old 14 May 2014, 09:10
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Old 14 May 2014, 09:43
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Old 14 May 2014, 10:37
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Old 14 May 2014, 11:06
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Old 15 May 2014, 09:32
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SGM's were a rare breed back in my day and you would never see one anywhere but behind a desk. Saying that Rangers lead the way is an understatement for this hero, rest easy CSM.
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Old 15 May 2014, 10:12
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